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J 124

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 14, 2025, as Donor Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

The bill urges the Governor to proclaim February 14, 2025, as Donor Day to recognize organ and tissue donation and raise public awareness.

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Bill Summary · J 124

Summary of J 124: Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim February 14, 2025 as Donor Day

Overview

J 124 is a resolution (memorializing measure) in the New York State Legislature that requests the Governor to proclaim February 14, 2025, as Donor Day in the State of New York. The bill is classified as a resolution, not a law, and is currently listed as ADOPTED. The primary sponsor is Assembly Member Roxanne J. Persaud.

Purpose

  • To memorialize (urge) Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating February 14, 2025, as Donor Day in New York.
  • The designation is ceremonial, aimed at recognizing and honoring organ and tissue donors and raising public awareness about donation.

Key Provisions

  • The bill requests the Governor to issue a formal proclamation signaling Donor Day for the specified date.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new statutory obligations, authorize spending, or mandate programmatic changes.
  • The text, as circulated, does not appear to include additional mandates beyond the proclamation request (explicit content not provided in the summary).

Affected Parties and Potential Impact

  • Donor communities (organ and tissue donors and donor families) and organizations promoting donation (e.g., hospitals, transplant networks, advocacy groups) may benefit from increased public awareness and recognition.
  • General public in New York would gain increased visibility of donation importance.
  • No direct fiscal impact or statutory changes to state programs are anticipated; proclamations typically carry no mandatory costs.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Legislative actions:
    • January 9: Referred to Finance
    • January 14: Reported to calendar for consideration
    • January 14: Adopted (two actions recorded on the same date)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Next step: Transmission to the Governor for issuance of the proclamation, if the Governor chooses to issue it.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Assembly Member Roxanne J. Persaud

Notes

  • This is a ceremonial legislative action, common for recognizing dates of national or state significance and for supporting awareness campaigns. It does not create enforceable requirements or require a new appropriation. The effect hinges on the Governor’s issuance of the proclaimed Donor Day.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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